Educational Aims and Institutional Learning Outcomes
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Benchmarked against the highest international standards, the 4-year undergraduate curriculum at HKU is designed to enable our students to develop their capabilities in:
Aim 1: Pursuit of academic/professional excellence, critical intellectual inquiry and life-long learning
- Develop in-depth knowledge of specialist disciplines and professions
- Maintain highest standards of intellectual rigor and academic integrity
- Critique and apply received knowledge from multiple perspectives
- Sustain intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
Aim 2: Tackling novel situations and ill-defined problems
- Respond positively to unanticipated situations and problems
- Identify and define problems in unfamiliar situations
- Generate and evaluate innovative solutions to problem
Aim 3: Critical self-reflection, greater understanding of others, and upholding personal and professional ethics
- Maintain highest standards of personal integrity and ethical practice in academic, social and professional settings
- Heighten awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses
- Respect individual differences and preferences
Aim 4: Intercultural communication, and global citizenship
- Heighten awareness of own culture and other cultures
- Develop cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills for engagement with people of diverse cultures
- Perform social responsibilities as a member of the global community
Aim 5: Communication and collaboration
- Communicate effectively in academic, professional and social settings, making appropriate use of available technology
- Work with others and make constructive contributions
Aim 6: Leadership and advocacy for the improvement of the human condition
- Play a leading role in improving the well-being of fellow citizens and humankind
- Uphold the core values of a democratic society: human rights, justice, equality and freedom of speech
- Participate actively in promoting the local and global social, economic and environmental sustainability
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